Jennifer Lawrence Makes Rare Social Media Move
Jennifer Lawrence has joined Instagram for the first time in more than a decade, creating a verified account that marks a notable change in her public social media presence.
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Lawrence joined Instagram on September 9 under the verified handle @jlaw.
The account had about 800,000 followers at the time of reporting but had not published any posts.
Her Instagram arrival comes as she prepares for What Happens at Night and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Lawrence’s new profile uses the handle @jlaw, while the account’s bio explains the choice with the line, “jenniferlawrence was taken.” The profile had already attracted a large following despite having no posts when the account was reported.
The actress is also using the platform to follow a selection of well-known figures from entertainment and beyond. Among the accounts listed are Josh Hutcherson, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dakota Johnson, Suki Waterhouse and Andy Cohen.
Her arrival on Instagram adds a new public channel for an actress who has previously described a more private approach to social media. Lawrence has said she comments anonymously on TikTok and has mentioned watching content involving the Real Housewives franchise and the royal family.
The timing of Lawrence’s Instagram debut coincides with several major film projects. She is set to appear in What Happens at Night, directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Lawrence is also returning to one of her best-known screen roles in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, where she will reprise Katniss Everdeen.
For now, Lawrence’s Instagram account contains no posts, leaving the verified profile’s initial activity limited to its account details and following list. Her upcoming film work, however, gives the new account a connection to projects that are already part of her current professional schedule.
